A Major Renovation in Miami

There is something beautiful about buying an older property…you get to tear it apart and create something that’s 100% you. Last year, my husband and I purchased a condo in Coconut Grove with plans to renovate. After buying it, our agent referred us to an interior designer, Ania Agardy, who remodeled the intimate space. Honestly, ...

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Health and Fitness Journey: My Two Game Changers

Health and Fitness Journey
There have been two game-changers in my health and fitness journey: Weights and Intermittent Fasting (IF). I’ve always been active and loved cardio and yoga, but those two activities alone did not make me super lean and toned, which is what I’ve always strived for. It has now been 2 years since I started to ...

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Searching for Sunshine and Turquoise Blue Water? Time to Visit the Caribbean

If you’re looking for sapphire blue water and white sandy beaches, look no further than the US Virgin Islands. My husband and I recently took a quick trip to St. Thomas, known as the gateway to the Caribbean. While there were mostly cloudy skies and light showers for two of the three days we were ...

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Chasing Rainbows in Cusco

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If you find yourself in Peru and plan on visiting Machu Picchu, I would highly recommend taking a day trip to the Rainbow Mountain, a.k.a. Montaña de siete colores. It takes about 3 1/2 hours by car to drive from the city of Cusco to the colorful area nestled in the Peruvian Andes. Before you ...

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Yes, You Can Live Happily Ever After…

Marrying my husband, Luis, was a dream come true. He is truly the most considerate, kind, compassionate and passionate man I’ve ever met and I’m so grateful I get to spend the rest of my life with him. There was a lot of planning and effort that went into our big day, but I can …

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Ringing in 2022 in the City of Light

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Spending New Year’s Eve in Paris was one of those magical experiences that everyone should do if they can. For me, this was actually the second time in my life when I celebrated the New Year in The City of Light. The first time was when I was a senior in college, living in Paris …

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The Maldives; A Magical Resort in the Middle of the Indian Ocean

The Maldives was ranked as the top spot to visit by the World Travel Awards in 2020 and after going there on honeymoon, I am not surprised by the accolade.  The stunning, crystal clear turquoise water, white sand beaches, and tropical climate attracts nearly two million tourists a year. The Maldives is an archipelago that …

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A Modified Chinese Tea Ceremony

When planning a wedding…how does a girl incorporate her Chinese heritage? She has a Chinese Tea Ceremony! If you’re unfamiliar with the tradition, it basically symbolizes the union of two families. The ceremony dates back as far as the Tang dynasty (618-907) and was intended to show respect for the groom’s parents and that the …

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